Project Manager, Senior Jobs

AGC Biologics is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, with a deep commitment to improving life quality by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. Because of our dedication to building and empowering our internal teams, AGC Biologics is an innovative leader in the industry with an extensive network of cGMP facilities in the US, Europe and Asia. As such, we deliver a deep expertise, dynamic solutions and technologies, as well as customized services for the scale-up and cGMP manufacturing of protein-based therapeutics. We forge exceptionally strong partnerships with our clients, and we never lose sight of our pledge to deliver a reliable and compliant drug substance supply, Right, On time. For more information, visit www.agcbio.com.

Summary

AGC Biologics is currently looking for a Project Manager, Senior to join the Project Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical teams, and business development team. This role provides program direction and manages timelines and project controls across internal functional and organizational lines as well as with external clients. The ideal candidate possesses strong and effective project management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills and has a proven track record working cross-functionally across a wide variety of technical, business and operational areas.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supports the technical team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques then assists in implementing corrective measures.
• Reports project progress to all key stakeholders.
• Prepares Project Change Orders with inputs from key stakeholders.
• Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Cultivate effective communication, cooperation and trust with client.
• Represents company in project meetings, prepares meeting agenda and minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Work closely with team members across all AGC Biologics related business units and with the management team to ensure coordination of all efforts and real-time communication with all stakeholders.
• Effectively builds project teams.
• Evaluates and assesses project results and provides recommendations for future improvement.
• Serves as liaison with client contacts, manages day-to-day communications, and organizes project team meetings.
• Provide necessary program direction for planning, organizing, developing, and integrating projects across multiple functional areas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
• Proven experience in creating and carrying out successful plans and processes to solve complex problems

Education / Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant project management experience.
• Prior experience in managing external research collaborations
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not required.
• BS Degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation Range

$124,320 - $170,940

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits available to Team Members include subsidized insurance for the Team Member and designated dependents (medical, vision, dental, life and disability), eligibility to participate in the AGC Biologics 401(k) plan (including a generous matching contribution from the company and immediate vesting), vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

Team Members are also eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus commensurate to the level of the role. The payout is based on both the company’s performance and the Team Member’s performance.

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.